Charlotte Cooks Wins a Telly Award!
We won a Telly Award for our Shrimp Creole show! While I can’t post the video yet, here is the recipe for the dish. I hope they release the video soon on You Tube. I think it is circulating now on the channel so I’m guessing when they air a new show this one will […]
Things to Make with Mint
Oh my! The mint in my garden has taken off! If you have an overgrowth of mint here are a few ideas on how to put the mint to good use. Mint Pesto Mint Mojitos Mint Ice Cream Mint Simple Syrup Mint Liquor Add mint to agua fresca Make chocolate mint leaves by painting clean […]
Eating Local
This is my interpretation of “eating local“: The multi-grain bread was made by me and cooked on the grill. The sourdough culture I use is nearly 2 years old and came to me from a friend. I grew the lettuce. I made the goat cheese from milk from local goats. I could find out the […]
A Basic Fresh Goat Cheese: Chevre
I made Fresh Goat Cheese! Actually I was surprised at how quick and easy it actually was to make. Having the right equipment and getting good milk are key. I get most of my supplies from The New England Cheese Making Supply which is a great resource for everything cheese. Ever since I returned from […]
A Cheese Making Workshop
This past weekend two of my colleagues and I got to travel to Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts to take a Cheese Making Workshop conducted by cheese master Jim Wallace. We learned about the processes of making Cheddar, Camembert and Vacha Toscana, about a lot of the science, theory and instinct involved in cheese making as well […]
Jacques Pepin: How to Debone a Chicken
The best video I have ever seen on how to do this process. Buy some chickens, do it and practice! Cooking time is about 2 hours at 350°F is a roasting pan. Place a small bit of stock in the bottom of a pan with a couple of chopped carrots, onion and celery for flavor. […]
Wild Mushroom Arancini with Swiss Chard and Roasted Garlic
A miracle happened at our house recently. We had left over wild mushroom risotto. We have no idea how it happened but it is the only way to get to make arancini. Arancini is made from left over risotto, breaded and sautéed to crispy golden brown. To go along with the arancini, I “water-sauteed” a […]
Sorta “Socca”
Socca are flat breads from the Nice area of France. Made with garbanzo bean flour, cooked in a screaming hot oven until they blister and brown, sprinkled with salt, pepper and sometimes a bit of olive oil, these tasty bits are simply delicious. I call these “sorta socca” because I use different kinds of flours […]
Simple (And Great Tasting!) Bean Burger
This simple and great tasting bean burger is quite simple to make and is versatile enough to become many things besides burgers. 1 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans 2 cups cooked old-fashioned oatmeal 1 tablespoon dried vegetable flakes (optional) 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced onion 1/2 cup ground pistachio or almond meal […]
Lavash – An Easy Cracker to Make
Lavash is such an easy cracker to make I think if more people knew how, more people would make them. So here goes my attempt to teach everyone how to make Lavash. Here is another added bonus, this recipe also makes great pita bread! Just weigh the dough balls to 4 ounces and roll it […]
